Interference Festival 2015

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Interference Foundation – the main organiser of the Interference Festival of Visual Communication Forms in Gdansk invites entries for the open international competition “Freedom of Form” for visual works qualifying into one of of the four main competition categories:

  • Found Footage [max 5 mins]
  • VIdeo Clip [max 10 mins]
  • Creative Advertising Piece [max 5 mins]
  • Experimental Short Visual PIECE [max 8 mins]

The Festival is held in Gdansk on 02-03 Oct 2015, and the official announcement of the winners will take place during the Prize-Giving Ceremony on 03 Oct 2015. This international competition constitutes a key part of the Festival. Its aim is to recognise outstanding short visual productions, both commercial and non-commercial.

Ten prizes will be awarded in total, including four financial ones – Grand Prix of EURO 500 (gross value) in each category. The remaining prizes will be in kind. The financial prizes are sponsored by the City of Gdansk.

A selection of the entries that were not qualified for the competition will be presented in the OFF INTERFERENCE section. Additionally, authors of VJ sets will be invited to present their works in this section.

Competition Structure:

Main Competition

The Grand Prix and distinctions will be awarded in the following visual form categories:

  • Found Footage [max 5 mins]
  • VIdeo Clip [max 10 mins]
  • Creative Advertising Piece [max 5 mins]
  • Experimental Short Visual PIECE [max 8 mins]

For entry selection procedures, please consult the Competition Terms and Conditions.

Other Prizes / Distinctions

The Organiser introduces the following additional prizes, awarded outside the main competition:

  • Special Prize: Innovative Visuality
  • Audience Prize
  • Special Prize for Lifetime Achievement and Exceptional Aesthetic Sensitivity
  • Prize for Outstanding Young Author [aged 18 to 28]

In justified cases, additional distinctions may be awarded.

Out-Of-Competition Section / Off Interference

A selection of the entries that were not qualified for the competition will be presented in the OFF INTERFERENCE section. The selection will be made by the Competition Committee. Additionally, authors of VJ sets will be invited to present their works in this section. We will select works whose theme revolves around the name “Interference”. The best works will be shown during the Festival in venues selected by the Organiser, and their authors will receive fees for presenting at the Festival.

For details of the procedures of entry selection and admission of works, please consult the Competition Terms and Conditions enclosed with this announcement. 

Jury:

A preliminary selection of entries will be made by the Competition Committee, comprising Festival Organisers from Interference Foundation. Nominations and awards will be adjudicated by the Jury, composed of 7 members: accomplished representatives of the cultural and artistic milieu, and representatives of nationwide media.

Competition Schedule / Important Dates:

  • 14 June – official announcement of the competition at www.interference.com
  • till 14 August – submission of entries [till 12:00 midnight]
  • 7 September – official announcement of nominations by the Jury and the Organiser
  • 2 – 3 October – competition presentations at the Festival / Jury deliberations
  • 3 October – announcement of winners at the Prize-Giving Ceremony

Competition entries must be submitted till 14 August 2015, only to server: www.contest.interferencefestival.com

In order to submit an entry, please fill in and sign the entry form and accept the Competition Terms and Conditions, which contain details of the competition requirements and procedures.

Competition Terms and Conditions are available at the Festival website: www.interferencefestival.com

Competition results will be announced during the Prize-Giving Ceremony and on the Festival website on 3 October 2015.

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Friday, August 14, 2015 (All day)

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Friday, August 14, 2015 (All day)